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Segawa Tomisaburō II and Nakamura Manyo as Yadorigi and Her Maid Wakakusa in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga"

Tōshūsai Sharaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two women in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically kimonos and headpieces, are depicted. The woman on the left has a green kimono with orange and white accents. The woman on the right wears a white kimono with orange patterns and a black and gold headpiece. Both wear their hair in buns with black and gold hair decorations. The woman on the right appears to be taller and positioned behind the woman on the left. A circular emblem is visible on each woman's clothing. The background features a gray color with darker gray and beige patches.

Artwork Details

Date
1794
Medium
Woodblock print; ink, color, white mica on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
412 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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